When we find the thing that draws us into closer understanding of our purpose in Him, we find out who we are, why we are here, which inherently continues to draw Him near
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Inquire of God
Many times we consult varying resources, which may be great counsel, but He is the chief Counsel of our life; which requires that we inquire of Him first before others
Moment to Moment
Our journey in this life is filled with many moments that build on each other that become the fabric of our experiences and the tapestry of our spiritual development.
YESHUA
Yeshua said, “I AM the Way — and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6 (CJB) Everyday this week, a song with the title of todays devotional has been the first thing on my mind and within my spirit each morning when I awake. And today,Continue reading “YESHUA”
The Replenisher
This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “When I restore them from captivity b, they will once again speak the word in the land of Judah and in its cities: ‘May the Lord bless you, O righteous dwelling place, O holy mountain.’ And Judah and all its cities will dwellContinue reading “The Replenisher”
The Expansion of Favor
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with man (1 Samuel 2:26) BSB And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52) BSB About a week ago, as I studied the Word, I found myself reading the verse inContinue reading “The Expansion of Favor”
Increase in Love
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NIV) I have this mini-calendar that a friend gifted me a couple of years ago with daily Bible verses as a word of encouragement. As I stumbled on today’s verse in my waking slumber, I staredContinue reading “Increase in Love”
His Specific Word
Then Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole congregation of Israel, ‘Come before the LORD, for He has heard your grumbling.’ ” And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared. Then the LORD said to Moses, “I haveContinue reading “His Specific Word”
Inner Sanctuary
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 25:8-9 (BSB) At the start of this year and to be quite honest, the end of last year, I started toContinue reading “Inner Sanctuary”
The Heart Guard
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23) BSB Not too long ago, I could feel my heart becoming more hardened by the injustice that is continually increasing. I am sure you can relate to seeing and almost feeling like the enemy is gaining ground. But then IContinue reading “The Heart Guard”